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Lifestyle coastal resort THE NICI has officially achieved the 5 AA Star hotel rating following an inspection. This makes THE NICI Bournemouth's first Five AA Star hotel in 26 years.

Bournemouth hotel becomes the town's first Five AA Star hotel in 26 years

Highlands End Holiday Park was named among the UK's best family campsites for 2026

Highlands End Holiday Park was named among the UK's best family campsites for 2026

Dorset campsite where you're 'spoilt for choice' named among UK's best family sites

Husband-and-wife team Andy and Fran Castle, founders of Ski In Luxury

Husband-and-wife team Andy and Fran Castle, founders of Ski In Luxury

AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth-based luxury ski specialist partners with AFC Bournemouth

John Constable, 81, was refused travel. Inset: John's family on holiday in Girona

John Constable, 81, was refused travel. Inset: John's family on holiday in Girona

Grandad refused travel by Ryanair for 'damaged' passport that was 'accepted before'

Martha's bar and restaurant has opened at THE NICI New Forest

Martha's bar and restaurant has opened at THE NICI New Forest

New waterfront seafood restaurant opens at luxury hotel in the New Forest

Brits are wearing heavy boots, hiding bags and stuffing pockets to dodge airline baggage fees.

Brits are wearing heavy boots, hiding bags and stuffing pockets to dodge airline baggage fees.

10 airport hacks Brits swear by to avoid hand luggage fees – do they actually work?

Jet2 has confirmed customers will continue to receive 10kg of free hand luggage despite new Europe-wide cabin baggage rules due to come into force in 2027.

Jet2 has confirmed customers will continue to receive 10kg of free hand luggage despite new Europe-wide cabin baggage rules due to come into force in 2027.

Jet2 issues hand luggage update as new Europe-wide rules are confirmed

Bournemouth Airport is celebrating its 85th birthday this week following a record-breaking year in which it has seen more passengers than ever before.

Bournemouth Airport is celebrating its 85th birthday this week following a record-breaking year in which it has seen more passengers than ever before.

Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport celebrating its 85th birthday following record-breaking year

Milky Way superyacht docked in Poole

Milky Way superyacht docked in Poole

Brand new $300m superyacht docks in Poole Harbour

When turning 18, rail passengers will have extra discounts as the Department for Transport makes a change to railcards for young people

When turning 18, rail passengers will have extra discounts as the Department for Transport makes a change to railcards for young people

Major change to this railcard means some UK passengers get even more discounts

Part-time camping site among latest planning applications

Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park

Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park

Local family campsite named among the best in the UK by camping experts

Brussels South Charleroi Airport in Belgium is due to close for major redevelopment meaning all flights will be suspended

Brussels South Charleroi Airport in Belgium is due to close for major redevelopment meaning all flights will be suspended

Major European airport set to close for nearly 3 months with all flights cancelled

Almería Airport in Spain is set to shut for nearly a week

Almería Airport in Spain is set to shut for nearly a week

Major Spanish airport to close for runway repairs with all flights cancelled

Bournemouth Beach among the most-loved UK beaches, according to TripAdvisor reviews

Rachel Smith, St Albans

Rachel Smith, St Albans

'Crawling' with bed bugs: Bournemouth holiday let left guests sleeping in their cars

Roundhill Campsite

Roundhill Campsite

'Serious reminder’ issued after child kicked by pony at New Forest campsite

Wildfires have impacted countries like Spain and France this summer

Wildfires have impacted countries like Spain and France this summer

Foreign Office issues advice for 5 European countries amid increased wildfire risk

John and Rosie Butters of Hoburne with the Family Travel Business of the Year award

John and Rosie Butters of Hoburne with the Family Travel Business of the Year award

Holiday park operator named Family Travel Business of the Year for Dorset

Electrical Safety First tested 14 travel adaptors from various platforms which all failed safety tests

Electrical Safety First tested 14 travel adaptors from various platforms which all failed safety tests

Travel adaptors sold on Amazon, eBay and TikTok found to pose safety risk

Scenic Eclipse II in Poole Harbour

Scenic Eclipse II in Poole Harbour

£164m ultra-luxury cruise yacht docked in Poole

The plan says Dorset can use its natural landscapes, heritage, cultural offer, outdoor experiences and food and drink businesses to attract more visitors, encourage longer stays and increase spending with local firms

The plan says Dorset can use its natural landscapes, heritage, cultural offer, outdoor experiences and food and drink businesses to attract more visitors, encourage longer stays and increase spending with local firms

New 10-year plan unveiled to boost county’s tourism economy worth £1.6 billion a year

Jo and Jo O'Connell with Nicki Cluley (centre) director of marketing, fundraising and communications at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, outside the Hospice in Poole.

Jo and Jo O'Connell with Nicki Cluley (centre) director of marketing, fundraising and communications at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, outside the Hospice in Poole.

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Bournemouth travel consultants pledge 10 per cent of earnings to Dorset charity

A Blue Light Card money-saving expert reveals the five costly travel mistakes many holidaymakers make, from buying insurance too late to relying on a GHIC card alone.

A Blue Light Card money-saving expert reveals the five costly travel mistakes many holidaymakers make, from buying insurance too late to relying on a GHIC card alone.

Blue Light Card reveals travel discounts and money-saving tips members shouldn't miss

The travel experts at Which? have come up with a way to save money on holiday accommodation.

The travel experts at Which? have come up with a way to save money on holiday accommodation.

Simple holiday hack that could save you more than £1,300 on your next trip

The Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to two countries in the Middle East.

The Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to two countries in the Middle East.

Brits warned against travelling to these 2 countries due to 'risk of attacks'

Passport rules are important to check when travelling anywhere abroad

Passport rules are important to check when travelling anywhere abroad

Brits going to major European country warned to check passports due to strict rules

Spain is planning to implement a law which expands its list of smoke-free areas, including to beaches

Spain is planning to implement a law which expands its list of smoke-free areas, including to beaches

Spain set to introduce new law with up to £511 fine that could impact tourists

Spain is planning to implement a law which expands its list of smoke-free areas, including to beaches

Spain is planning to implement a law which expands its list of smoke-free areas, including to beaches

Spain set to introduce new law with up to £511 fine that could impact tourists

A pharmacist is urging holidaymakers to check their travel vaccinations before flying this summer. Here's how to see your vaccination record on the NHS App and why it's important.

A pharmacist is urging holidaymakers to check their travel vaccinations before flying this summer. Here's how to see your vaccination record on the NHS App and why it's important.

How to check travel vaccinations before summer holidays – and boosters you may need

Government issues warning to Brits travelling to Portugal this summer

The best fee-free travel cards can help holidaymakers avoid costly overseas charges while earning cashback and rewards on holiday spending.

The best fee-free travel cards can help holidaymakers avoid costly overseas charges while earning cashback and rewards on holiday spending.

Credit cards that let you spend abroad for free and reward you when you get home

Spanish holidaymakers face £425 bill for a common holiday mistake

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause disruptions.

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause disruptions.

Entry Exit System

Ryanair warns of 'significant' queues at 16 major airports this summer - full list

Major airlines, including Jet2 and Ryanair, have called for the rollout of the EES to be suspended.

Major airlines, including Jet2 and Ryanair, have called for the rollout of the EES to be suspended.

Entry Exit System

Ryanair warns of 'significant' delays and long queues at 9 major airports this summer

Jonathon Woodall-Johnston (pictured centre) collects the award for Hays Travel

Jonathon Woodall-Johnston (pictured centre) collects the award for Hays Travel

Largest independent travel agent in the UK named High Street Agency of the Year

Bournemouth and Poole ranked in the bottom half of Which?'s seaside towns list for 2026

Bournemouth and Poole ranked in the bottom half of Which?'s seaside towns list for 2026

Bournemouth and Poole ranked in bottom half of all UK seaside towns for 2026

Kimmeridge Bay is well-regarded for its snorkelling and rockpooling opportunities

Kimmeridge Bay is well-regarded for its snorkelling and rockpooling opportunities

The 'serene' and remote Dorset beach that offers the best rockpooling around

Moonfleet Manor and The Pig-on-the-Beach were featured among the UK's best beach hotels

Moonfleet Manor and The Pig-on-the-Beach were featured among the UK's best beach hotels

Two 'magic' Dorset beachside hotels named among the UK's best to visit

Children aged five to 15 will travel free on participating buses across England throughout August under a new government cost-of-living scheme.

Children aged five to 15 will travel free on participating buses across England throughout August under a new government cost-of-living scheme.

Free bus travel boost for families as school holidays begin

The Bournemouth Sands Hotel, West Cliff Gardens, wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2026.

The Bournemouth Sands Hotel, West Cliff Gardens, wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2026.

Bournemouth hotel named among top 10 per cent worldwide by Tripadvisor

Milford-on-Sea has been named as Hampshire's most underrated town

Milford-on-Sea has been named as Hampshire's most underrated town

Hampshire town good for history fans and beach lovers named county's most underrated

L-R Dave Pope, Duncan Croucher, Emma Holliday, Derek Jones, Steve Witt, John Jones, Helen Foottit, Josie Allen, Emma Lawson in front of an auditorium of travel consultants

L-R Dave Pope, Duncan Croucher, Emma Holliday, Derek Jones, Steve Witt, John Jones, Helen Foottit, Josie Allen, Emma Lawson in front of an auditorium of travel consultants

Bournemouth's largest travel company hosted biggest-ever event last weekend

Ryanair has warned that several European airports are struggling with EES checks, some of which Bournemouth Airport flies to

Ryanair has warned that several European airports are struggling with EES checks, some of which Bournemouth Airport flies to

Bournemouth Airport

Fresh warning for Bournemouth Airport passengers over 'major disruption' at 5 stops

A UK airline will disappear for good after administration woes following a failed rescue bid

A UK airline will disappear for good after administration woes following a failed rescue bid

UK airline that offered 200 flights per day to disappear for good after 29 years

The new eGate changes coming to UK airports next week will speed up travel for families

The new eGate changes coming to UK airports next week will speed up travel for families

New travel rules affecting thousands of British families coming to 13 UK airports

Travellers to 7 key European holiday hotspots have been issued a fresh warning over lengthy queues due to the new EES

Travellers to 7 key European holiday hotspots have been issued a fresh warning over lengthy queues due to the new EES

Brits warned of 6-hour queues at 7 major airports this summer - are you affected?

Anne-Marie Jacobs will be exhibiting at the highly-anticipated Potfest event

Anne-Marie Jacobs will be exhibiting at the highly-anticipated Potfest event

Cultural attractions

Potfest South West: Go potty for major celebration of ceramics in Shaftesbury

The Foreign Office has issued a warning to anyone going abroad for summer

The Foreign Office has issued a warning to anyone going abroad for summer

Fresh travel warning issued to all Brits planning holidays abroad this summer

Bournemouth Airport operates multiple flights a week that go directly to Spain

Bournemouth Airport operates multiple flights a week that go directly to Spain

Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport passengers warned of rule change that could bar entry to Spain

Electrical Safety First has warned of a few key signs to look out for to indicate something is wrong with a power bank

Electrical Safety First has warned of a few key signs to look out for to indicate something is wrong with a power bank

People warned to never take power banks on flight if you notice these 3 things

Around 34 per cent of travellers have noticed an increase in potential scams on social media platforms over the past year.

Around 34 per cent of travellers have noticed an increase in potential scams on social media platforms over the past year.

Brits warned about increase in travel scams offering 'fake' holidays - how to avoid

Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport delays on average 'more than four in ten flights during July'

Brockenhurst was named as one of the UK's best remote places to live and here's what you can do in a day there

Brockenhurst was named as one of the UK's best remote places to live and here's what you can do in a day there

How to spend a day in the New Forest village named among UK's best remote spots